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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $565.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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$153 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $565 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average $153.
A bus is $501 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average $565.
Other travel options to Guelph, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around $153 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$59. The journey takes 5h 45m versus 5h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 PM 8h15 Ottawa, ON 9:40 PM Guelph, ON $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 PM 8h15 Ottawa, ON 9:40 PM Guelph, ON $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 PM 8h15 Ottawa, ON 9:40 PM Guelph, ON $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 8h30 Ottawa, ON 9:30 PM Guelph, ON $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average $153.
A bus is $501 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Guelph, ON costing on average $565.
Other travel options to Guelph, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Guelph, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Guelph Central, Guelph, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON.
- Travel with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Jazz Aviation to go to Guelph, ON by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Guelph, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Guelph, ON by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Jazz Aviation.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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